Top Best Japanese Restaurants in South Australia

"It’s not often that sushi joints are welcoming of vegetarians and vegans, but Sushi Planet serves up platters dedicated to plant eaters. Their mango nigiri is a must, whether you’re vegetarian or not. The menu is extensive, so order a few platters (and shochus) and get stuck in."

"Samurai Teppanyaki House is a go-to Japanese restaurant in the city. If you are in search of a top-rated restaurant that comes with an IG-worthy background, this is the place for you. Their teppanyaki dishes are truly out of this world."

"Step through the door of this teppanyaki joint and you won't feel like you're in a Japanese restaurant at all, rather an old bank with all the characteristics and mannerisms to follow. Gold marble pillars surround a central teppanyaki table with the owners mixing together French sensibility with whiz bang teppanyaki skills.It's safe to say Erato's vibe is a little different to most Japanese restaurants. 21 King William Street, Adelaide"

"21 King William Street, 5000, Adelaide (SA)"

"Adelaide's longest running teppanyaki restaurant, located in the InterContinental Shiki boasts a sleek dining room with open teppanyaki stations in the middle. Their extensive offering doesn't end at teppanyaki dishes but also sushi and sashimi. Watch exquisite chef's serve up award winning dishes in front of your eyes that are elegant and full flavoured."

"Located within the glitzy InterContinental Hotel on North Terrace, Shiki is renowned as Adelaide’s finest Japanese restaurant, serving up a flamboyant dining experience courtesy of skilled teppanyaki chefs. The authentic sushi, sashimi and other Japanese specialties go down a treat with Shiki’s quality wine list and array of imported Sake."

"Turn your Teppanyaki dinner into a bay side dining experience and head to Tomato Japanese at Marina Pier. The steak house boasts a complete interactive dining experience with chefs guiding diners through servings of prawn tails, yakitori and a quality marble wagyu beef. Pop down for a feast in the midst of summer and enjoy a pre dinner stroll along Glenelg beach."

"This Japanese teppanyaki steak house in Glenelg is bound to leave you wanting more. Sit back and watch your meals be bought to life right in front of your eyes. Choose from fine cuts of beef or a seafood sensation, and pair your selection with a delicious local drop."

"Their location in Central Market Arcade is surely a must-visit. You will surely enjoy the unique dining concept Sushi Train is known for. Since opening its first restaurant in Queensland back in 1993, Sushi Train has opened numerous branches around the country."

"Nagomi Japanese Kitchen is a top-rated sushi place here in the city. If you are looking for authentic Japanese food, this is a must-visit restaurant for you. Here, Chef Nobuki Hayashi and his team serve up the best sushi dishes right on Hutt Street."

"This brand new restaurant in the heart of Norwood mixes all things stylish, colourful and authentic. Specialising in decadent sushi rolls and yakitori, this contemporary restaurant is on our go-to list. The ambient 'flower village' features wisteria draped from the ceilings over a voluminous contemporary space with a sushi train delivering plates to tables."

"Hotaru is a small restaurant with a simple, traditional feel. It is something a bit different with great sushi, and it’s not too busy. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWPfVn5hPc3/?"

"The seasonal Moseley Beach Club is back again for an exciting summer on the famed Glenelg beach foreshore from November 30 2020 to late March 2021. Open daily from 11am to 11pm, the beach club offers a delicious variety of both food and drink options including your favourite beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails. A calendar full of events, live music and entertainment is in the works, some of which will be free while others will require purchase of tickets – look out on the Moseley’s social media for further details."

"Adelaide’s hottest beachfront bar, the Moseley Beach Club is Australia’s first proper beach club, and is actually set up on the sand. Complete with kabanas, table service and festoon lighting, you’ll feel like you’re in Europe in no time. (Beach club is currently closed and will reopen in Summer. In the meantime visit the Moseley on Jetty Road)"

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"Located in Mitcham just south of the city centre, the Ed’s beer garden is renowned as one of Adelaide’s best. And it’s not hard to see why — the huge grassy area is peppered with undercover pergolas and surrounded by vines and lush, leafy gardens that provide the perfect setting to enjoy the seasonal food menu as well as a long list of local drinks."

"Hidden amidst the inner Adelaide suburb of Stepney, Little Bang Brewing has everything Adelaidians could ask for in a brewery fit for your next craft-beer drinking session. Its large open-air courtyard is perfect for a sunny day or a starry night. With beers including their debut brew the 10.1% ABV Galactopus, Little Bang Brewing Co.’s range is equally extensive as it is enticing."

"Something to discuss as you sip into a Geezer Pleaser bitter or Naked Objector IPA at this surprising little brewery in suburban Stepney. It's a warehouse set-up, with a sunny beer..."

"In the snoozy beach 'burb of Largs Bay, 5km north of Port Adelaide, is this gorgeous, 130-year-old, three-storey wedding-cake hotel with sky-high ceilings, big beds, taupe-and-chocolate colours and..."